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Tour du Mont Blanc Week (TWP)
Jenny was a patient competent leader. The terrain was amazing and fellow hikers a lot of fun. Loved the steep steady uphill climbs and enjoyed when we were given fre...
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Challenging but rewarding
This was only our second walking holiday after doing the Inca trail the year before so we are fsirly new to walking holidays. Found the first day fairly difficult bu...
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A walk through one of the world's most beautiful places
We were fortunate in having sunshine every day . We were able to see the Mont Blanc massif at its very best- a glorious vision of splendour . T...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
An excellent alpine walking holiday - lived up to all my expectations. Fantastic scenery, wild flowers, characterful accomodation and excellently led. Being ab...
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My first group trekking trip and it won't be my last; infact I am already planning more adventures with Exodus! I chose this particular trip as a taster or starter t...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
Had a great time. Breathtaking scenery & great way to see the Alps in a week. Crossing the Col du Bonhomme. Alison was great. Very informative but relaxed. 1 w...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
A wonderful week! Great walking, though quite hard work with a pack. You certainly need to be reasonably fit. Fabulous mountain scenery and every day different. The ...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
An excellent trip in an area I'd never visited before. The views of Mont Blanc and associated mountains on the last day. It was clear, the sky was blue - you couldn'...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
great route, great guide. well organised The scenery and the isolation excellent. very knowledgeable. Looked after the group well - knew how to set the walking pace...
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Mont Blanc Circuit - Quick and Light(ish)
A fast and (preferably) light tour around the iconic Mont Blanc Massif. With an emphasis on seeing the highlights of the Mont Blanc circuit, you can definitely expec...
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One Week Tour du Mont Blanc
Exhilarating views, good food, great guide, fabulous flowers, good company, hard exercise! Every time we reached the "Col" from one valley or country to the next, an...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
Spectacular mountains and great guide - A brilliant way to see Mont Blanc in all its glory! Lac Blanc - it really is a beautiful as it looks in the photos. Ian was ...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
This was a fantastic trek, taking in 3 countries in a week. The scenery was stunning and varied, as was the weather. Climbing up to the highest pass, looking back at...
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TMB July 2015
Very enjoyable trip. Great mix of ages and nationalities in what soon became a tight group. Experienced and knowledgable. Be ruthless when choosing the kit you wil...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
A trek through the most impressive scenery I've encountered in Europe Our leader was Rupert, an international mountain guide who obviously new the area well&nbs...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
A really good trip, with some great views and hard intense days but a lot of fun, overall an excellent trip. The col climbs were often very tough with 1,000m of heig...
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This trip lived up to all the expectations. The weather was mixed with heavy rain and sleet and three days of sunshine. Two things make a trip like this successful, ...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
It was quite an experience circling the Mont Blanc Massif and each day was different. There were a couple of days of easy walking to get your kit settled in and then...
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TOUR DU MONT BLANC
A great trip with stunning scenery.Long days short nights. The view from Grand col Ferret.The camaraderie of the group members. Rupert was very knowledgeable about ...
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We had a great mix of people in our group - very cosmopolitan, young and old, with an international flavour and a wide range of hiking expertise. There was a great s...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Travelstride features over 2,000 reviews on trips to France. You can sort reviews by highest, lowest, oldest and newest rated with further refinements by tour company.
Try starting with the highest rated reviews - they can be inspiring! Is it a trip to France or a multi-country trip that includes France? A river cruise or self powered by bike? A culinary or castle adventure? Just a quick scan of the review titles will get you on your way. They’ll also highlight some watch-outs; for example, how challenging it can be to ascend Mont Blanc.
Guides - Indeed, some guides are good but quirky, some rub people in their group the wrong way and in a few cases, are simply unqualified. As you’ll read in so many reviews though, the vast majority love their jobs and are eager to share their passion for the region, its history, culture, food, etc. Read the most recent reviews on the tour company and the trip you are going on.
Tour Company - Again, read the most recent reviews on the tour company. The majority of 1 and 2 star ratings are a few years old. They also tend to reflect experiences from just a few tour companies.
Reviewers are quick to point out if they felt the trip was “worth every penny” or just the opposite: the trip was not as advertised whether it was the food, accommodations, attractions or other aspects of their experience that lacked in quality. Make sure the company is responsive to all of your requests pre-trip as this will likely reflect their level of responsiveness during the trip.
Service Level - Tour company reviews will give you insight into service levels. Unexpected costs seemed to pop up often in poor reviews so ask your tour company if you should expect any.
Poor to no communication with the tour company whether pre-trip, during or post-trip was also mentioned in several of those rating at the 1 or 2 star level. Three star reviews are largely recommendations for the tour company and trip but they lack descriptives like: “trip of a lifetime,” “outstanding,” and “unforgettable.”
Itinerary - Some reviews commented on the itinerary being too packed. This was often the case in multi-country tours. If considering a walking tour, note that there is a high likelihood of different pace levels.
This can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if you prefer walking in a group and find yourself walking alone at a much slower or faster pace than the rest of the group.
A few reviewers, in fact, felt like they were in a military boot camp. If considering a hike in the mountainous regions of France these can be strenuous, so be honest when it comes to your level of fitness.
Accommodations - ask about the size of the rooms if this is important to you. By American standards, European accommodations can be cramped. In most cases, expect to pay more for larger rooms.
Early booking sometimes means better room allocation so this is something you may wish to consider/inquire about. Also, you may wish to confirm that accommodations are within reasonable distance to the sites and attractions on your itinerary. More budget minded trips might mean a bit more travel to and, or more basic accommodations.
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